What is a Henokian? What the Tarrerias Bonjean Group's status changes for your TB-Outdoor knife
There are just under 60 companies worldwide that share a very rare commonality: they have existed for over two centuries, are still run by direct descendants of their founder, and continue to oper...
From raw steel coil to finished knife: inside the workshops of Générale de Découpage in Thiers
Most cutlery brands, even renowned ones, outsource part of their production – cutting to one, heat treatment to another, assembly to a third. TB-Outdoor does not operate this way. Since 1998, the e...
Before becoming a brand of tactical knives supplying the French army, TB-Outdoor is the culmination of thirteen generations of the same family of cutlers from Thiers. This history began in 1580 an...
Fixed blade or folding knife: which to choose for survival and bushcraft?
The question comes up in every bushcraft and survival discussion: fixed blade or folding knife? There's no universal answer—only tradeoffs depending on the use. Unlike the article dedicated to Eve...
Nitrox® vs MOX®: Which Steel to Choose for Your TB-Outdoor Knife?
The C.A.C.® is available with two in-house steels developed by TB-Outdoor: Nitrox®, the standard steel in the range, and MOX®, its more premium alternative. Both are excellent stainless steels—but ...
Outdoor and Tactical Knife Glossary: All Technical Terms Explained
HRC, burr, grind, EDC, batoning... Outdoor and tactical cutlery has its own technical vocabulary, often poorly explained or glossed over. This glossary brings together, in one place, precise defin...
Field Maintenance Protocol for a Military Knife: Beyond Basic Cleaning
Our general maintenance guide covers the basic steps to keep an outdoor knife in good condition. This protocol goes further: it is for those who use their knife in truly demanding conditions — sand...